Pilar, Municipality of Hinigaran, Province of Negros Occidental
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Western Visayas (Region VI) |
| Province | Negros Occidental |
| Municipality | Hinigaran |
| Postal code | 6106 |
| Population (2020) | 4,785 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Negros |
| Coordinates | 10.2493, 122.8568 (10° 15' North, 122° 51' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 10.1 meters (33.1 feet) |
Pilar is a barangay in the municipality of Hinigaran, in the province of Negros Occidental. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 4,785. This represented 5.38% of the total population of Hinigaran.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Pilar in the 2015 Census was 4,600 broken down into 1,116 households or an average of 4.12 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3,385 | 628 | 5.39 | |
| 3,749 | 697 | 5.38 | |
| 3,790 | 726 | 5.22 | |
| 4,060 | 846 | 4.80 | |
| 4,337 | 919 | 4.72 | |
| 4,600 | 1,116 | 4.12 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age groups with the highest population in Pilar are in the ranges 10 to 14, and 15 to 19, with 454 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 58 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 70 | 1.52% |
| 1 to 4 | 348 | 7.57% |
| 5 to 9 | 452 | 9.83% |
| 10 to 14 | 454 | 9.87% |
| 15 to 19 | 454 | 9.87% |
| 20 to 24 | 433 | 9.41% |
| 25 to 29 | 363 | 7.89% |
| 30 to 34 | 276 | 6.00% |
| 35 to 39 | 290 | 6.30% |
| 40 to 44 | 286 | 6.22% |
| 45 to 49 | 269 | 5.85% |
| 50 to 54 | 240 | 5.22% |
| 55 to 59 | 204 | 4.43% |
| 60 to 64 | 128 | 2.78% |
| 65 to 69 | 126 | 2.74% |
| 70 to 74 | 84 | 1.83% |
| 75 to 79 | 65 | 1.41% |
| 80 and over | 58 | 1.26% |
| Total | 4,600 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Pilar grew from 3,385 in 1990 to 4,785 in 2020, an increase of 1,400 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.83%, or an increase of 185 people, from the previous population of 4,600 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3,385 | – | |
| 3,749 | 1.93% | |
| 3,790 | 0.23% | |
| 4,060 | 0.95% | |
| 4,337 | 2.43% | |
| 4,600 | 1.13% | |
| 4,785 | 0.83% |
Location
Pilar is situated at approximately 10.2493, 122.8568, in the island of Negros. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 10.1 meters or 33.1 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Pilar shares a common border with the following barangay(s):
Notes
- Data on population, and households, are from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.